Joe’s Garage Sumner opens from 7am, making it as practical for a coffee before the beach as it is for a later meal after a day by the water. The Marriner Street branch welcomes both walk-ins and bookings, stays open into the evening from Friday to Sunday, and keeps the relaxed neighbourhood character visible by welcoming dogs. It is an all-day format rather than a cafe that stops at breakfast.
Morning choices move from simple pikelets and granola to more substantial plates. Eggs can be ordered several ways, eggs Benedict uses the kitchen's own hollandaise, and the Gorgeous George combines smashed potatoes, bacon, eggs and hollandaise. Mince on toast, a halloumi plate and a breakfast burrito with beans and spinach add savoury alternatives, while fruit crumble offers a warmer, sweeter start. The Local gathers eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato and potatoes on one plate.
The later menu leans into familiar, filling food. Beef and chicken schnitzels can be paired with chips, mash or slaw and a choice of sauces; steak and eggs and battered market fish keep the comfort-food theme going. Burgers cover chicken, beef, venison and a pumpkin, pea and lentil patty, while warm rolls carry bacon and egg, spiced shrimp or bratwurst for a shorter stop. The vegetable burger adds green tomato relish and salad to its legume-based patty.
Sharing works well through slow-cooked pork belly bites, buttermilk-brined fried chicken, popcorn shrimp, wings and overloaded fries. Salads, a separate children's section and desserts from affogato to sticky date pudding round out the menu. Vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free possibilities are marked, and the branch can discuss further customisation. For larger occasions, it can also host groups of up to 80 with set or à la carte options.
Address: 19 Marriner Street, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
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Joe's Garage Sumner Menu
Brekkie
Pikelets – Jam
raspberry jam, real whipped cream V
Pikelets – Bacon
Streaky bacon, maple syrup, banana
Granola
Joe’s macadamia maple muesli, custard yoghurt, berry compote, fresh banana, apple, fresh milk V GFIO DFO
Fruit Crumble
warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry crunchy oat crumble, custard yoghurt V
Eggs
two free range eggs, fried, scrambled or poached, buttered toasted ciabatta or multigrain, Joe’s relish V GFIO DFO
Eggs Benny
two poached free range eggs, streaky bacon or spinach, toasted english muffin, Joe’s-made hollandaise VO GFIO
Gorgeous George®
smashed spuds, streaky bacon, two free range eggs, Joe’s-made hollandaise GFIO
Mushrooms On Toast
creamy mushrooms, toasted ciabatta or multigrain V GFIO
Teddy Best®
grilled chicken breast, caramelised onions, tomato, greens, seeded mustard aioli, toasted ciabatta or multigrain GFIO DFO
Clever Trevor
classic mince on toasted ciabatta or multigrain, free range egg, parmesan GFIO DFO
Little Queenie
grilled halloumi, Joe’s-made beans, spinach, smashed spuds V GFIO
Jose Burrito®
streaky bacon or mushrooms, free range scrambled egg, sautéed spinach, Joe’s-made beans, caramelised onions, flour tortilla, smashed spuds VO GFIO DFO
The Local
streaky bacon, two free range eggs, toasted ciabatta or multigrain, grilled mushrooms, slow roast tomato, smashed spuds, Joe’s relish, with spicy bratwurst or pork Cumberland sausage VO GFIO DFO
Joe's Faves
Autobahn® – Beef
crumbed beef schnitzel served with your choice of Joe’s chips or creamy mash or slaw with mushroom sauce or garlic butter or gravy
Autobahn® – Chicken
crumbed chicken schnitzel served with your choice of Joe’s chips or creamy mash or slaw with mushroom sauce or garlic butter or gravy
Steak, Egg & Chips
beef rump steak (200g), crispy fried egg, Joe’s chips GFIO DFO
Ham Steak, Egg & Chips
ham steak (200g), crispy fried egg, Joe’s chips GFIO DFO
Fish & Chips
East Rock market fish, lightly battered, Joe’s chips, Joe’s-made tartare, Joe’s slaw GFIO DFO
Burgers
Chicken Burger
grilled chicken breast, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce, aioli GFIO DFO
JFC Burger
Joe’s fried chicken®, overnight buttermilk brine, cheese, Joe’s slaw, pickles, Sriracha mayo GFIO
Beef Burger
beef patty, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, pickles, lettuce, seeded mustard aioli, rocket sauce GFIO DFO
Deer Joe
premium NZ venison patty, streaky bacon, beetroot relish, caramelised onions, lettuce GFIO DFO
Vege Burger
pumpkin, pea & lentil patty, green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato, aioli V GFIO DFO
Rolls
Sweetie
streaky bacon, free range egg, warmed roll GFIO DFO
Jo'Boy
spice dusted shrimp, shredded iceberg, tomato, Joe’s cocktail sauce, warmed roll GFIO
Brat
spicy bratwurst sausage, caramelised onions, melted cheese, warmed roll GFIO
Salads
Joe's Caesar
streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce, poached free range egg, Joe’s caesar dressing VO GFIO DFO
Diamond Joe – Winter Harvest
crumbed chicken breast schnitzel, roasted root vegetables, rocket, feta, maple roasted nuts DFO
Thai Beef Salad
marinated tender beef, salad greens, cucumber, pickled red onion, coriander, mint, Thai dressing, crispy shallots GFIO DFO
Handsome Bob
Joe’s Cobb style salad, boiled egg, tomato, grilled chicken, bacon, charred corn, pickled red onions, feta, vinaigrette GFIO DFO
Vege Bob
Joe’s Cobb style salad, boiled egg, tomato, halloumi, chickpeas, charred corn, pickled red onions, feta, vinaigrette V GFIO DFO
To share
Pork Belly Candy
slow cooked pork belly bites, hot honey butter glaze, spicy plum sauce GFIO
Golden Nuggets
Joe’s-made chicken nuggets, grown-up approved, bangin’ sweet & sour sauce GFIO
Popcorn Shrimp
lightly spiced crispy battered shrimp, Joe’s cocktail sauce GFIO DFO
Chicken Wings X SpicyBoys
oven roasted chicken wings, Yea Boi buffalo sauce, Joe’s-made ranch, spice em’ up with your favourite SpicyBoys sauce GFIO
JFC
Joe’s fried chicken®, overnight buttermilk brine, pickled red onions, Sriracha mayo GFIO
Overloaded Fries
our famous Joe’s chips, beer cheese dip, crispy bacon, jalapeños, spring onion, jug of gravy
Famous Joe's Chips
chips, gravy VO GFIO DFO
Sweet Potato Chips
chips, aioli or gravy VO GFIO DFO
Sweets
Affogato
premium vanilla bean ice cream, Joe’s blend espresso V GFIO DFO
Cow Lane
hot fudge sundae with premium vanilla bean ice cream, wafers, chocolate, berry or salted caramel sauce V GFIO DFO
Fruit Crumble
warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry crunchy oat crumble, vanilla bean ice cream V
Lemon Creams
lemon custard creams, berry compote, Joe’s-made ginger brandy biscuit (that snaps!), cream V GFIO
New York Baked Cheesecake
vanilla cheesecake, berry compote, fresh cream
Chocolate Brownie
chocolate brownie, premium vanilla bean ice cream, warm chocolate, caramel or berry sauce V GFIO
Sticky Date Pudding
sticky date pud, salted caramel sauce, premium vanilla bean ice cream V
Stewed Fruit
warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry, macadamia, maple granola crumble, coconut yoghurt
Kids
Kids Pikelets – Jam
raspberry jam, whipped cream V
Kids Pikelets – Bacon
streaky bacon, maple syrup, banana VO
Egg on Toast
free range egg, toast V GFIO DFO
Bacon & Egg
streaky bacon, free range egg, toast GFIO DFO
Lola Burger
Joe’s-made chicken nuggies, cheese (a little bit melted), red onion, lettuce, tomato, Joe’s chips, t-sauce GFIO
Beef Burger (Kids)
beef patty, cheese, lettuce, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce GFIO DFO
Vege Burger (Kids)
pumpkin, pea and lentil patty, lettuce, aioli, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce V GFIO DFO
Fish & Chips
East Rock market fish, crispy batter, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce GFIO DFO
Little Joey's Winner: Lulu's Teddy Mac'n'Cheese
fresh teddy bear pasta, creamy cheese sauce, crunchy crumbs V
Joe's-Made Chicken Nuggies
Joe’s-made chicken nuggets, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce GFIO
Joe's Chips & Gravy
Joe’s chips, jug of gravy or tomato sauce V GFIO DFO
Magic Carpet
ice cream, wafers, chocolate, caramel or berry sauce GFIO VO
Chocolate Brownie (Kids)
chocolate brownie, ice cream, chocolate, caramel or berry sauce GFIO VO
Vegan
Granola
Joe’s macadamia maple muesli, coconut yoghurt, berry compote, fresh banana, apple GFIO
Little Queenie
house made beans, spinach, smashed spuds GFIO
Vegan Burrito
house made beans, spinach, caramelised onions, mushrooms, flour tortilla, smashed spuds GFIO
Goodness on Toast
grilled mushrooms, garlic confit tomatoes, spinach, house made beans, toasted multigrain GFIO
LAT
lettuce, avocado, tomato, warmed roll, Joe’s rocket sauce GFIO
Vegan Burger
pumpkin, pea & lentil patty, green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato, Joe’s rocket sauce GFIO
Vegan Cobb
cos, mesclun, tomatoes, pickled red onion, cucumber, avocado, vegan cheese, chickpeas, charred corn, vinaigrette
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Fish and chips Typical in Christchurch: $28.00 $28.80
- Sticky date pudding Typical in Christchurch: $16.00 $15.00
- Burrito Typical in Christchurch: $25.50 $25.50
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